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Hierarch
Cosmas of Constantinople
Cosmas, Archbishop of Constantinople
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Cosmas, Archbishop of Constantinople. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: January 2. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas of Constantinople, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.